I had to smile when I read all these posts! I, too, bought two very heavy expensive Rowenta's in less than two years! They work great when they work, but they shut off very quickly and then it is about two minutes until they reheat. The first one died just past the one year warranty. The second one, the red light that tells you it is on, went out within a month but the iron worked just fine. I took it to Good Will because I was tired of dealing with Rowentas. So that is what they do with them? Someone could buy an iron that cost me nearly $150 for $5.99? That is a great deal and I am happy for you.
I like the non-stick plate, the high wattage, etc., but these Rowentas just do not hold up.